2001 Ford Explorer drivetrain & axles problems
19 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2001 Ford Explorer, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 126,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 126,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Front left steering knuckle broke, axle separated from vehicle, vehicle went left and crashed. Filed by richard rumplik.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked anti-freeze and transmission fluid. There was also rust underneath the vehicle and a hole in the running boards, which almost caused them to detach. The contact claimed that the ground could be seen through the hole. The vehicle also produced thick smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The contact planned to have the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer
- Tires 67 complaints
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Cruise control 36 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints